Butter of cow milk production in Mexico
In 2023 Mexico produced 26,234 t of butter of cow milk, the 38th largest in the world (0.44% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. The record was 38,000 t in 1990.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 26,234 t
- World rank
- 38 of 118
- 10-year change
- +26%
- Record
- 38,000 t
- 1990
Butter of cow milk in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.44%
- 0.40% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +26%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Morocco | 27,912 | 0.47% |
| 37 | Azerbaijan | 27,022 | 0.45% |
| 38 | Mexico | 26,234 | 0.44% |
| 39 | Czechia | 25,780 | 0.43% |
| 40 | Colombia | 23,419 | 0.39% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,234 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 25,779 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 25,277 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 24,002 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 23,821 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 22,983 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 22,525 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 22,201 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 21,819 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 21,328 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 20,900 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,900 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 20,600 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 20,391 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 19,085 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | 19,506 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 18,500 | −0.2% |
| 2006 | 18,530 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 18,500 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 18,447 | +17% |
| 2003 | 15,808 | +11% |
| 2002 | 14,211 | −5.1% |
| 2001 | 14,973 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 15,478 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 15,280 | +15% |
| 1998 | 13,253 | −60% |
| 1997 | 32,865 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 30,000 | −2.9% |
| 1995 | 30,904 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 30,184 | −12% |
| 1993 | 34,294 | −9.8% |
| 1992 | 38,000 | +50% |
| 1991 | 25,305 | −33% |
| 1990 | 38,000 | +32% |
| 1989 | 28,800 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 28,608 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 28,608 | −1.0% |
| 1986 | 28,896 | +16% |
| 1985 | 25,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 25,000 | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 24,000 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 23,000 | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 21,000 | −13% |
| 1979 | 24,000 | −4.0% |
| 1978 | 25,000 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 24,000 | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 23,000 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 23,000 | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 22,000 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 21,000 | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 19,000 | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 18,000 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 17,000 | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 16,000 | +6.7% |
| 1967 | 15,000 | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 14,000 | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 13,000 | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 12,000 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 11,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,949 t USD 12.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 113
- Imports
- 5,283 t USD 38.6 m
- Importer rank
- 49 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of butter of cow milk in Mexico?
Mexico produced 26,234 t in 2023, 0.44% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Mexico ranked 38th of 118 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 16.0% of the world total.
How has the production of butter of cow milk in Mexico changed?
It rose by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 38,000 t in 1990.
Does Mexico export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 1,949 t (USD 12.4 m) and imports of 5,283 t (USD 38.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Mexico is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.